2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2008 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2008 Mercury Sable is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Sable (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (176 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Mercury Sable (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2008 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Colorado | Sable |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 78 L |
